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The Villa

By: Rosanna Ley
Narrated by: Anna Bentinck
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When Tess Angel receives a solicitor's letter inviting her to claim her inheritance - the Villa Sirena, perched on a clifftop in Sicily - she is stunned. Her only link to the island is through her mother, Flavia, who left Sicily during World War II and cut all contact with her family.

Initially resistant to Tess going back to her roots, Flavia realises the secrets from her past are about to be revealed and decides to try to explain her actions. Meanwhile, Tess' teenage daughter Ginny is stressed by college, by her blooming sexuality, and filled with questions that she longs to ask her father, if only she knew where he was. Three women, all seeking answers. Will Villa Sirena bring them together - or drive them apart?

©2012 Rosanna Ley (P)2014 WF Howes Ltd 20th Century Contemporary Contemporary Romance Family Life Fiction Genre Fiction Historical Historical Fiction Holidays Romance Women's Fiction Italy

Critic Reviews

"A warm and passionate story that is as beguiling as the aromatic tastes and scents of Sicily itself ... Richly written, always engrossing. The perfect summer read" (Kate Furnivall, author of The White Pearl)
"Beautifully written, warm and romantic... The perfect holiday read" (Rachel Hore, author of A Gathering Storm)
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Brilliant story of three generations of women, set in picturesque scenery, interwoven with love, mystery, treasure and of course the Villa. One of my favourite stories, read it years ago, listened to it on CD while in the car driving long distances and now listened to if again in audiobooks while enjoying the beautiful view of the Gold Coast beaches from my hammock strapped between two Pandamus Palms in Burleigh Heads hills.

The Villa my favourite story -enjoyed by Greeneyes Eva from Burleigh Heads, Gold Coast Australia

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After having read the blurb about the book I was looking forward to the story, it seemed to have it all, romance, mystery, sun drenched Sicily. The reality was a bit disappointing though. I felt the story dragged on in places and led you in directions that weren't relevant. I especially couldn't connect witht the character Ginny, and thought the whole concept of the 'ball' could have been left out.
I found the narration a little irritating in parts, the Italian male voices were a bit like a bad pasta advert and were distracting.
That aside it wasn't a bad mix of romance and intrigue, with evokative descriptions of Sicily and it's food - it would make a pleasant holiday read - ideal when you don't wnt to have to think to hard.

OK for a light holiday read...

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